Boyzone's Stephen Gately dies at the age of 33 | Daily Mail Online comments Family say death was tragic accident and 'not drug related, suicide or foul play' Former Boyzone manager Louis Walsh has withdrawn from tonight's X Factor show after Stephen Gately was found dead in his bed last night. The Irish boyband star, 33, died after a night out with his husband while on holiday in Majorca - never waking up after going to bed. It is thought he had been drinking. A family spokesman said Gately's death was a 'tragic accident' and he did not die from drugs, suicide or foul play. Walsh was left 'very shocked and exceptionally upset' and will not be appearing on the elimination show. Scroll down to bottom to watch our video reports Stephen Gately and Ronan Keating at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday - the last photo taken of Stephen while he was alive A spokesman for the X Factor confirmed: 'Louis Walsh will not be appearing on tonights live The X Factor results show following the tragic sudden death of Stephen Gately. 'The other judges will continue with the show in the usual way.

Our thoughts are with Stephen's family and friends at this difficult time.' At the start of the show Simon Cowell paid tribute to Gately. 'We got the news late last night and I want to say on behalf of everyone on the show, this is really, really tragic news,' he said. ' I want to send our condolences to the family.' Devastated: Louis Walsh leaves the X Factor studio last night The other four members of the multi-million selling band were said to be 'devastated' and were due to fly to the Spanish island today. Family friend Gerald Kean, who was asked by Gately's family to speak on their behalf, said: 'There's no foul play involved and it's not suicide. It's just a tragic accident is what we've been told and we're happy that that is correct information. 'There is nothing untoward, it's not drugs, we don't believe, it's not suicide, it's not murder, it's not a fight.' Spanish Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. Gately, who caused a sensation when he came out ten years ago, wed Andrew Cowles in 2003.

They had a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas and a more formal civil partnership ceremony in London in March 2006. Gately attended ITV1's Pride Of Britain Awards with former band member Keating on Monday - it was the last time he was photographed alive. Sky News reported that Gately had gone out for drinks with Cowles, returned to his accommodation in Port Andratxa, south-west Majorca, and gone to sleep. Former Boyzone manager Walsh said: 'We're all absolutely devastated. I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. 'We don't know much about what's happened yet. He was a great man.' Luxury pad: The apartment, above the stairs left, where Gately was holidaying in Port Andratxa, south-west Majorca Peaceful scene: The serene sea view from the apartment Gateley's last message on Twitter, posted Oct 6: 'Still busy - lots going on. Focusing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here' Keating, who is in Chicago, is said to be 'completely devastated'. Shane Lynch told the News of the World: 'Me and the boys are flying out in the morning.

We just need to get over to where he's passed and work out what we need to do.' Born in Dublin, Gately joined Boyzone in 1993 after answering an advert to audition for Ireland's first boyband. The group achieved international fame as well as six UK No.1s - including Words, No Matter What, All That Matters To Me and You Needed Me. In 1999, they released When The Going Gets Tough, which topped the charts, for the charity Comic Relief. Stephen wed Andrew Cowles, first in a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas in 2003 and more formally in a civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006 Boyzone made a comeback tour in 2007, inspired by the success of Take That. However, their 19-date Better gigs failed to fill stadiums, despite offers of free tickets. When the band split up in 2000, Gately, who was involved in singing and acting as a child, was the first to launch a solo career with his debut album New Beginning.

However, he was dropped by Polydor in 2001 after three Top 20 singles - New Beginning, Stay and I Believe, which featured on the soundtrack to the film Billy Elliot. He had success as a performer in the West End in productions of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in which he performed the lead role. The Irish boyband, managed by Louis Walsh, formed in 1993 Back Again: Boyzone members Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately and Shane Lynch performing at the O2 in London last year Gately also appeared on ITV's reality series Dancing On Ice, and was voted Hero of 1999 at the Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party. In recent years, Gately had been writing a children's fantasy novel called The Tree of Seasons. A spokesman for Boyzone confirmed the death but details are yet to emerge. His last message on the social networking site Twitter, posted on October 6, said: 'Still busy - lots going on.

Focusing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here.' Television presenter Emma Forbes, who interviewed Gately on numerous occasions at the height of the band's fame in the 1990s, described him as a 'great talent' and 'divine person'. Stephen Gately with skating partner Kristina Lenko on Dancing On Ice She told BBC Radio 5 Live today: 'A sweeter man I've never met. He was just the loveliest guy and I am truly saddened. 'Such a young age, such a great talent, a divine person.' She added: 'He had a beautiful voice and a really lovely personality. Whenever I met him it was a total joy to interview him.' Elton John described him as the 'kindest, gentlest soul'. Scores of devastated fans posted tributes on the singer's Facebook page, expressing sadness and disbelief at the news of his death.

Boyzone meeting the Prince of Wales after performing in the Party In The Park, in aid of the Prince's Trust in 1998 Charity gig: Boyzone released When The Going Gets Tough, which topped the charts, for the charity Comic Relief in 1999 Lynda Gammon wrote: 'Heaven has gained an angel. RIP Stephen, we are so shocked, our thoughts are with your family, friends and other band members.' A post by Mike Gardiner read: 'This is a total shock OMG', while Joanne Bloomer wrote: 'RIP Stephen. Very sad. U were a true talent!' Presenter and music historian Paul Gambaccini told Sky News: 'This wasn't supposed to happen. This was not in the script. 'Everyone is surprised as well as being demoralised. 'Stephen's band name had the term 'boy' in it and boys, which they were when they were popular in the 90s, aren't supposed to go this quickly.' He said the hugely successful band had a 'special fraternity between them' and still had 'everything to play for' before the singer's death.

Writing on the micro-blogging website Twitter, presenter Stephen Fry said: 'Just heard the very sad news about dear Stephen Gately. What a dreadful shock. He was loveable and sweet-natured and will be hugely missed.' BBC Radio 1 presenter Fearne Cotton wrote:'What sad sudden news about Stephen Gately. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.' Singer Katherine Jenkins also wrote on Twitter: 'So so sad 2hear the news about Stephen Gately. We had a really fun night out with him at the Ivy Club a few weeks ago. Good memories 2 cherish.' Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern paid tribute to Gately on the BBC's Andrew Marr show. Stephen Gately stars as Joseph with Kay Murphy in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2003 He said: 'The Gatelys are in my own constituency. I know the family, I know Stephen. 'Ronan Keating is a very good friend of my daughter's, my family.

'He (Gately) was with us the other night with his boyfriend Andy, he came to my book launch.' Mr Ahern, whose daughter Georgina married to Nicky Byrne of boyband Westlife, continued: 'It's just such a tragedy. 'Boyzone and Stephen, they've all been part of Irish life and far wider than that, the last 15 years, and so successful, so it's a huge, huge tragedy. It's so sad. 'He was 33 years of age, 15 years at the top, a fine musician, it's just a huge tragedy to Irish entertainment, Irish music and further afield as well.' Now watch our video reports Boyzone - Music on Google Play Boyzone About the artist Boyzone are an Irish boy band. Their most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Boyzone have had 21 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 22 singles in the Irish charts.

The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 24 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In total, Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, nine No. 1 Irish hit singles and six No. 1 UK hit singles and five No. 1 albums, with 25 million records sold by 2013 worldwide. They were put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh, who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife. Before even recording any material, Boyzone made an appearance on RTÉ's The Late Late Show. The group split in 1999. Boyzone made a comeback in 2007, originally with the intention of just touring. The band have sold 2 million records since their return. Gately died on 10 October 2009 of natural causes while on his holiday in the Spanish island of Majorca with his civil partner, Andrew Cowles.

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Mr Gately, one of two lead singers in the boyband Boyzone, was found dead lying on a sofa at his home in Port Andratx at 1.45pm on Saturday, after a night of partying. A spokesman for the Spanish police said it had not been established how the singer died, although he added that there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. “There was no suicide note or evidence of any drug use or excessive drinking and the dead man’s friends were at a loss to explain what had happened,” according to a source who had been called to the scene. “All we know so far is that they had gone out the night before till late and had quite a few drinks and raised the alert when they found Stephen dead.” Irish solicitor and family friend Gerald Kean spoke on behalf of the singer's family, and ruled out suicide. "There's no foul play involved and it's not suicide," he said. "There is nothing untoward, it's not drugs, we don't believe, it's not suicide, it's not murder, it's not a fight.

That's what we've been told." Gately shot to fame in 1995 when Boyzone’s cover of the Osmond’s hit “Love Me For a Reason” reached number 2 in the UK charts. The band became on e of the biggest pop acts of the decade, anjoying a fierce rivalry, at least in terms of record sales, with their boyband contemporaries Take That, selling nearly 20 million records. But Mr Gately will be remembered not solely for his music. In 1999 he made headlines when he became the first boyband member to reveal himself as gay. Fearing that a former member of Boyzone's security staff was about to sell the story, he revealed that he was in a relationship with a member of a Dutch boyband. The band’s manager Louis Walsh, who was too upset to appear as a judge on last night’s X-Factor, said he was unaware of Mr Gately's sexuality when he made him a member of the band, and that had he been aware he may not have done so. In 2002 Gately was introduced to internet businessman Andrew Cowles by mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish.

The two entered into a civil partnership in 2006 and had remained together since. Last night Sir Elton said: "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul.” On hearing the news Mr Walsh said he was “absolutely devastated” and “in complete shock.” He called Mr Gately “a great man.” Since finishing their 2009 tour the band has recorded another new album, which had been expected to be released in Spring 2010. As the rest of the band flew to Majorca yesterday Shane Lynch said: “We just need to get over to where he’s passed and work out what we need to do.” The former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said: “The Gatelys are in my own constituency. I know the family, I know Stephen.

"He was 33 years of age, 15 years at the top, a fine musician, it's just a huge tragedy to Irish entertainment, Irish music and further afield as well." After the group disbanded in 2000, Mr Gately was the first to embark on a solo career, releasing his album “New Beginning” in the same year, but it enjoyed only modest success. In 2002 he played Joseph in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End Production, the first of many West End roles, including the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 2007, inspired by the success of Take That, Boyzone reformed, releasing a new album and selling out two UK tours. More about: Boyzone Singer Stephen Gately (Photos) Dead At 33 - Stupid Celebrities Gossip Stupid Celebrities Gossip Boyzone Singer Stephen Gately (Photos) Dead At 33 By tweet The Irish singer of Boyzone, Stephen Gately, reportedly died at age 33 in Majorca, Spain. Read more on Stephen Gately’s death below.

Details on Gately’s death are very sketchy but one source told the News of The World, “It looks like he went out for a few drinks, then got back, fell asleep and never woke up.” Boyzone manager Louis Walsh stated, “We’re all absolutely devastated. I’m in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don’t know much about what’s happened yet… He was a great man.” In 2008 Stephen Gately, Ronan Keating and the other members of Boyzone reunited. Gately was in the papers ten years ago when he “came out’ as a gay man. In March, 2006 he wed his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union. Cowles and Gately were reportedly introduced by Elton John. In addition to being in the band Boyzone, Gately also starred in London’s Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Click Thumbnails for Larger Pictures Images: Wenn.com Stephen Gately: celebrity friends pay tribute - Telegraph Celebrity news Stephen Gately: celebrity friends pay tribute Musicians, actors and other celebrities have paid tribute to Boyzone star Stephen Gately whose death last month at the age of 33 shocked the pop world.

Link to this video 8:00AM GMT 30 Nov 2009 As crowds of fans gathered in pouring rain outside a theatre in London's West End, stars filed inside for the private concert, including fellow Boyzone members Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. Gately's parents as well as former prime minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie attended the event, reportedly organised by the singer's partner Andrew Cowles. Duncan James and Lee Ryan from boyband Blue also attended along with former Olympic champion ice skaters Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill. Pop singer Chesney Hawkes said he was in a daze after his friend's death. "I am just still walking around in a daze really – such a shock, so young, so vibrant, such a lovely guy. It's just so sad," he said. The Boyzone members, who did not speak to waiting media, were due to perform a musical tribute to Gately, while actor Ian McKellen was due to read poetry. Related Articles 24 Oct 2009 British television presenter Graham Norton was expected to give a short speech.

Shayne Ward, who won the second series of X Factor, said he was singing To Where You Are by Josh Groban and would dedicate it to Gately. "I am going to be singing that tonight in memory of Stephen," he said. "It should be a really nice night." Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli said he had become friends with Gately through the showbusiness industry and paid tribute to what he managed to achieve in his short life. "He was a very, very nice guy. He was the kindest, sweetest, most generous kid. "It's very tragic what happened but nevertheless we are here to celebrate his achievements because in that short time he managed to achieve a lot. "As sad as it is, he has done amazingly. We are going to remember the good things." Gately was found dead in his holiday apartment in Majorca on October 10. A coroner ruled he died from natural causes due to excess fluid in his lungs. Boyzone enjoyed huge success with six number one singles in Britain, but split up in 2000. The Irish band reunited seven years later, but their recent 19-date Better tour failed to fill stadiums, despite offers of free tickets.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Tributes to 'gentle' star Gately Tributes to 'gentle' star Gately Boyzone (with Gately far left) reformed in 2007 Stephen Gately of Irish band Boyzone has been found dead on holiday in Majorca, Spain. Gately was on holiday with his partner Andrew Cowles and the rest of the band are believed to be travelling to Majorca. The cause of death is not known. The sudden death of the 33-year-old has shocked friends, fans and music figures, who have been paying tribute. GATELY'S BOYZONE BANDMATES He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. "We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. "He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family.

We love you and will miss you forever, 'Steo'." BOYZONE MANAGER LOUIS WALSH "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet. "I only heard after The X Factor [on Saturday] and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man." FORMER IRISH TAOISEACH BERTIE AHERN "The Gatelys are in my own constituency. I know the family, I know Stephen. Ronan Keating is a very good friend of my daughter's, my family. "He [Gately] was with us the other night with his boyfriend Andy, he came to my book launch. "It's just such a tragedy. Boyzone and Stephen have all been part of Irish life, and far wider than that, [for] the last 15 years, and so successful, so it's a huge, huge tragedy. It's so sad. "He was 33 years of age, 15 years at the top, a fine musician.

It's just a huge tragedy to Irish entertainment, Irish music and further afield as well." WESTLIFE MEMBERS Members of fellow Irish boy band Westlife described Gately as a "friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer". "We are, like everyone else, in shock today. We met Stephen Gately back in 1998 when we first started out and since then had the pleasure of meeting him many times. "Himself and the Boyzone lads paved the way for us as a band. "Our thoughts are with Andy and the rest of his family, his friends, his legions of fans and of course his bandmates Keith, Mikey, Shane and Ronan who will be devastated at the loss of a truly beautiful person." SIR ELTON JOHN "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul. We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere." BROADCASTER PAUL GAMBACCINI "He's far too young to have passed away - this is a great shame. He had a fine voice that was going to stick with him and he would have had a long career "Stephen had this very warm voice.

It was not a lead voice in the sense of carrying an entire song with a lot of excitement and conviction, but it was a beautiful voice for colour and for an alteration of mood. He had a wonderful vocal role that he performed excellently. "The period of success for Boyzone was historic. They were, in the 90s, the best selling boy band in singles terms. That's right, they sold more singles than Take That. "I do believe Stephen was going to be a lasting entertainer. Not a pop star, but he had been in a couple of West End musicals. He had a fine voice that was going to stick with him and I believe he would have had a long career bringing happiness to many hundreds of thousands of people. "He had a successful civil partnership with Andy, and whenever I saw them together they were a really happy couple. It didn't impact on the career - in real life, the fans don't care. "I will miss him personally and everyone will miss him professionally." ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND WIFE MADELEINE "Madeleine and I are shocked and deeply upset by Stephen's untimely death.

He was enormously talented and I very much enjoyed working with him on Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat and the Boyzone hit No Matter What. "Madeleine and I got to know him well over the years, entertaining him at our Sydmonton Festival. His death is a great loss to the musical world." GATELY'S AGENTS Caroline de Wolfe and Rosemary Reed of Back Door Management: "Stephen was a very talented and much loved client and it was our great pleasure to work with him and our thoughts and condolences are extended to his loved ones at this very distressing time. Stephen was both in and out of the spotlight a genuine, funny and very charismatic man "We are shocked and saddened that he is no longer with us and had such a short life as he had much more to give. "Stephen was both in and out of the spotlight a genuine, funny and very charismatic man who was a joy to spend time with and it was a privilege to know him. "He retained that rare quality of being humble despite his fame and this endeared him to those he worked with." BROADCASTER STEPHEN FRY Writing on Twitter: "Just heard the very sad news about dear Stephen Gately. What a dreadful shock.

He was loveable and sweet-natured and will be hugely missed." BROADCASTER EMMA FORBES "A sweeter man I've never met. He was just the loveliest guy and I am truly saddened. Such a young age, such a great talent, a divine person. "He had a beautiful voice and a really lovely personality. Whenever I met him it was a total joy to interview him." SINGER KATHERINE JENKINS On Twitter: "So so sad to hear the news about Stephen Gately. We had a really fun night out with him at the Ivy Club a few weeks ago. Good memories to cherish." IMPRESARIO SIMON COWELL On Sunday's The X Factor: "I want to say on behalf of us, the show, that this is really, really tragic news. "I want to send out my condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with Louis [Walsh] which is why he's obviously not here tonight.

"They were incredibly close - he did a lot for Stephen." Bookmark with: Boyzone show new tattoo tributes to Stephen Gately as police reveal his final few hours | Daily Mail Online comments Boyzone staged an all-night vigil with Stephen Gately's coffin in the Dublin church where the singer's funeral will take place today. Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy spent the night beside the body at the request of Gately's mother, who said he 'didn't like to be alone'. The band emerged from the St Laurence O'Toole Church at 6.30am this morning where they greeted somber fans, many of whom had slept outside. Hundreds lined the street, lighting candles on the chapel railings and leaving single red and white roses in memory of the star. Last night his heartbroken parents Margaret and Martin joined the band and manager Louis Walsh to pay respects at a private prayer service and wake. About 300 local people and fans lined streets near St Laurence O'Toole Church paying their own tribute to the West End star with a gentle applause.

Boyzone bandmates of Stephen Gately carry his coffin into St Laurence O'Toole church in Dublin last night, seen here, Ronan Keating (R) and Shane Lynch (L) The coffin arrived at the church for a private ceremony ahead of today's funeral after Gately's body was flown from Majorca earlier yesterday Local resident Bernadette Manly said they had come out in support of Gately's parents, brothers Mark, Alan and Tony and devoted sister Michelle. 'You couldn't get better people,' said Mrs Manly. Irish boyband Westlife joined mourners in paying tribute to Gately last night. 'We are here today as friends of Stephen, not as popstars,' the band said in a statement. 'It's a shame that today we have to say goodbye to him like this. Our love and support goes out to Andy and the rest of Stephen's family.

Also to Keith, Mikey, Ronan and Shane, who have lost their best friend.' The star's mother Margaret and one of his brothers pictured arriving at the Jennings Funeral Directors in the Seville Place area to the view the body Also present was his father Martin and Gately's civil partner Andrew Cowles Band mate Keith Duffy and manager Louis Walsh Yesterday the band arrived in Majorca to take Stephen's body home, revealing matching tattoos in his memory. All of them have an 'S' for Stephen and the numbers 76 09, the years of his birth and death. Keating, whose tattoo was visible on his right bicep, paid an emotional tribute to the singer, saying nothing will ever be the same again after his tragic death. A source said: 'The tattoos were done as a mark of respect for Stephen.' A forlorn-looking Ronan with wife Yvonne Connolly Shane Lynch and wife Sheena arrived at the funeral home hand-in-hand Each of the band members joined Keating who read a statement before flying back to Dublin. Keating said yesterday in Majorca: 'Last Saturday our world changed forever when we lost our friend and brother Stephen.

On the verge of tears, he continued: 'Stephen lived to perform and truly loved being centre stage. 'You can be sure he's looking down on us now wishing we'd move over so he could flash his smile for the cameras one more time.' Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy dressed in pinstripe suits He thanked fans for their support, adding: 'What the future holds for the four of us is too hard to think about. We know that nothing will ever be the same without our dear friend Stephen. Farewell brother.' The funeral will be a very musical affair as the family believe 'it's what he would have wanted'. Much of Dublin is expected to join in the emotional farewell for a favourite son. As preparations continued, the exact details of what happened on the night of his death emerged for the first time. Ronan emerged from the church at 6.30am this morning after staging an all-night vigil at the church He returned to the church just a few hours later ahead of this afternoon's service A Majorcan police statement taken from Bulgarian Giorgio Dochev, 25, who was in their holiday apartment that evening, reveals that Gately had smoked a cannabis joint and that the trio had been 'intimate'.

Gately, 33, was found dead in the living room of the £1m flat where he and internet tycoon husband Andrew Cowles, 32, were staying. He died of natural causes after a fatal build-up of fluid in the lungs, thought to have been brought on by a heart attack. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances regarding his death. Gately and Cowles had met Dochev at a gay club called The Black Cat, in Port Andratx, in the south-west of the Mediterranean island, and taken him back to the apartment. The police statement after Dochev's interview last Saturday reads: 'Last night at around 1.30am, the witness found himself in a bar Euphoria in Palma. The St Laurence O'Toole Church where the service will be held today Fans spent all night outside the church A candle burns in Stephen's honour 'He stared a friendship with a couple of lads whose names he does not know. That after a while, in this bar, they left together to another bar called Black Cat, staying there until approx 4am - and they invited him to accompany them home to carry on having a few drinks.

'Afterwads at around 4.10am, the three of them took a taxi and went to the address of the couple he had met in Port Andratx. Once at the residence, they were talking and became intimate, until 5.30am.' Giorgio at this point went to a bedroom, leaving Stephen and Andrew on the sofa. The statement added the couple were both sleeping. Five hours later, at around 10.30am Giorgio heard a long, loud doorbell but stayed in bed. Poignant: A wreath of flowers read 'Our Steo' Police form a ring around the waitng crowd outside the church Locals look on and light candles as they stand next to banner Around half-an-hour later he got up and saw the couple still on the sofa. One had his feet stretched out and the other was curled up. Giorgio went back to bed, then heard Andrew get up and go into the main bedroom. The Bulgarian wandered back into the lounge to have a cigarette and saw Stephen was still sleeping on the sofa. 'He then went into the bedroom where the other boy was until 1pm,' the statement read.

At that point, Dochev described getting up, having a shower and getting dressed being sitting on the sofa. The police statement continues: 'He sits next to the boy on the sofa and looking at him gets the feeling there's something wrong as he was very motionless and he could see no breathing movements or little snores. Moving tribute: Ronan Keating revealed a tattoo tribute to Gately on his arm as he paid tribute in Majorca today before flying home the body of his beloved friend Tattoo tribute: Ronan has the year of Gately's birth and death inked on his bicep, and Shane has the same date etched on his hand Georgi Dochev, who found Gately's body, is expected to attend his funeral 'He then took him by the hand and tried to wake him up without success. 'He headed quickly into the partner's bedroom and woke him up, saying there was something wrong. 'Both of them headed to the lounge and tried to sit him up, seeing that he was very stiff and in a foetal position with his face on the cushion. 'On sitting him up they saw his lips and face were blue and that liquid was coming out of his mouth.

'As they thought he might have swallowed his tongue, his partner put a finger in his mouth. At this moment, they realised he was dead so they called the emergency services at between 1.15 and 1.30pm.' Giorgio, who also said he had seen Gately smoke a cannabis joint in the flat, claimed last night he had been invited to the funeral at St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin. Louis Walsh, who is missing X Factor this weekend, and members of Take That are expected to join Gately's parents Margaret and Martin among the mourners. They have been inundated with messages and condolence cards. The couple have said: 'It's been a great deal of comfort through this terrible time. All of your kind throughts and prayers have helped us to get through this horrendous ordeal.' Earlier this week Dochev, who is in the third year of a psychology degree, told a Bulgarian radio station he was traumatised by the death - and that he knew his attendance in Dublin might prove controversial.

'I don’t know what the people will tell about me going to the burial, because I know there will be some talking — if I’ve been his lover or not.' 'I feel bad, I don’t feel good at all. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share 'You don’t find a dead man in the house every day . . . Do you understand what I mean? Happy times: Cowles and Gately after their civil partnership in 2006 'I’m a strong man, the time heals everything, my boyfriend is here and with time passing everything will be healed. Everything will be clear when I do the interview for the British press.' Dochev is in negotiations to sell his story for upwards of 70,000 euros. Friends of Gately have revealed he was a regular user of Class B drug cannabis. 'Yes he did enjoy smoking cannabis quite often but his lifestyle was far from rock and roll,’ said one. Margaret Gately also said that there was a family history of heart problems. The family’s lawyer, Gerald Kean, said: ‘There is a heart condition on his dad Martin's side of the family. Stephen would have had no idea he had this condition.

‘As soon as I heard he had died I knew it was a heart problem. It has lifted a huge burden off our family's shoulders,’ he added. After seeing several family members die of heart problems, Gately's relatives will now undergo checks to see if they have any similar health issues. Boyzone planning 20th anniversary album and tour Boyzone planning 20th anniversary album and tour Boyzone planning 20th anniversary album and tour More Irish boyband Boyzone are planning a special album and tour next year to mark their 20th anniversary in music. The group formed after responding to an advertisement hunting for stars in 1993, and their debut album, Said and Done, hit shelves the following year. The band took time out in the 2000s, but was left devastated when singer Stephen Gately died in 2009, five months before their comeback record Brother was released. They embarked on a tour in honour of Gately, and group member Keith Duffy reveals the four-piece is plotting another trek, as well as an album, in recognition of their 20 years in the spotlight.

He tells The Sun newspaper, "We've plans in place for a tour and an album next year for the 20th anniversary - that's if people want to come and see us! "We've a very loyal fanbase that always come in their thousands. It's a nice set-up. We never broke up, so we can take time out to do our own thing, and then get back together when it suits." Reblog Stephen Gately and "Boyzone" - Blood Brothers 1976-2009: Amazon.es: Emily Herbert: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Libros en idiomas extranjeros + EUR 2,99 de gastos de envÃ­o De 2Âª mano: Bueno | Detalles Vendido por Brit Books ES Estado: De 2Âª mano: Bueno Comentario: Simplemente Brit: Hemos enviado desde nuestros libros almacÃ©n del Reino Unido de buen estado a mÃ¡s de 1 millÃ³n de clientes satisfechos en todo el mundo. estamos comprometidos a proveerle con un servicio confiable y eficiente en todo momento.

AÃ±adir a la cesta AÃ±adir a la Lista de deseos Â¿Tienes uno para vender? Volver atrÃ¡s Ir adelante Escuchar Reproduciendo... Interrumpido EstÃ¡s escuchando una muestra de la ediciÃ³n de audio Audible. Stephen Gately and "Boyzone" - Blood Brothers 1976-2009 (InglÃ©s) Tapa blanda – 4 ene 2010 de 4,8 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas 5 estrellas DescripciÃ³n del producto Reseña del editor Stephen Gately was a singer, songwriter and actor, who, alongside Ronan Keating, was one of two lead singers in one of the biggest pop bands in the world, Boyzone. With all of their albums reaching number one in the UK chart and a record-breaking sixteen consecutive singles in the top 5 UK Singles chart they were a huge pop phenomenon. After the initial break up of Boyzone in 2000 Stephen released a successful solo album which charted in the UK top ten and yielded three UK hit singles.

He then went on to star in various successful television and stage productions including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. In 2008 Stephen rejoined his friends as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. The first ever openly gay boy band member, Stephen married Andrew Cowles, first in a Las Vegas ceremony in 2003 and then in a civil partnership ceremony London in 2006. The discovery of Stephen's body, by Cowles, in their Spanish apartment on 10th October shocked the international music scene and left millions of fans devastated. From a childhood in the working-class Sheriff Street area of Dublin to the dizzy heights of international stardom this book charts the journey of a band and a boy whose tragic loss will be felt by millions. No es necesario ningÃºn dispositivo Kindle. DescÃ¡rgate una de las apps de Kindle gratuitas para comenzar a leer libros Kindle en tu smartphone, tablet u ordenador. Apple ObtÃ©n la app gratuita: o Â¿No tienes un Kindle? Consigue un Kindle aquÃ­ o descarga una aplicaciÃ³n de lectura Kindle GRATUITA.

Detalles del producto Tapa blanda: 265 pÃ¡ginas Editor: John Blake Publishing Ltd (4 de enero de 2010) Idioma: InglÃ©s Â¿Quieres actualizar la informaciÃ³n sobre un producto o dar tu opiniÃ³n sobre las imÃ¡genes ? Amazon Premium: EnvÃ­o 1 dÃ­a GRATIS y mucho mÃ¡s Los clientes Premium disfrutan de EnvÃ­o 1 dÃ­a GRATIS en mÃ¡s de un millÃ³n de productos, Acceso Prioritario a Amazon BuyVIP y Ofertas flash, Almacenamiento de fotos gratis e ilimitado y acceso a las series Amazon Originals, entre otras pelÃ­culas y series. TodavÃ­a no hay opiniones de clientes en Amazon.es 5 estrellas Por Zhang Yue Jin - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: VersiÃ³n Kindle Compra verificada I only knew about Stephen 5 years after his death. I have a principle of not watching television. I am busy so dont really bother abt newspapers.

For this reason I could not put my kindle down and I learnt snippets not only abt Gately's life but of the other members too, an insight into their lifestyle that is not widely publicised. There were a few things that I was not aware of. For instance, did u know that the 3rd guy present in his apartment the night he died were already a long time acquaintance with Gately and his partner? 3 de 3 personas piensan que la opiniÃ³n es Ãºtil 4.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas Good read for Boyzone fans around the world 19 de noviembre de 2011 Por Shelley - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda Compra verificada First, let me just say that I've listened to Boyzone's music since I discovered them in Israel at the age of 13. And this was back when all I listened to were all these teen pop singers/boybands. Since then, my music tastes have expanded far beyond that kind of music. However, a couple of years ago, their music had just begun to seep in to my mind again.

Furthermore, I was among the thousands of fans who were beside themselves when Stephen Gately passed away too soon. It's been two years since that shockingly tragic day, and I've rekindled my appreciation for these talented lads from the Emerald Isle. Keep in mind that I happen to be from the US...where not a lot of people know so much about Boyzone, even though their single "No Matter What" did modestly well here. So about this book...it mainly focuses (in detail) on Stephen and his short, yet well-lived life. And yet it also provides information about Boyzone's rise to fame as well as their trials & tribulations following their 7-year hiatus. I've started to read this book yesterday, and I just could not put it down. I must've read over 160 pages of it, and I'm still going at it. The book also comes with stunning pictures of Stephen and the Boyz, which are a lovely addition. All in all, this is a true testament to the wonderful, talented, generous, beautiful man that Stephen was. It shows how much he's touched everybody's lives...especially that of his widowed husband, Internet businessman Andrew Cowles.

I would recommend this book to anybody who's been a longtime Boyzone fan like me. However, it also might be good for someone who has just discovered their music and would like to know more about their history leading up to the aftermath of Stephen's untimely death. 2 de 2 personas piensan que la opiniÃ³n es Ãºtil 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas Boyzone's Journey 18 de febrero de 2015 Por Ellie - Ohio - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda Compra verificada Very revealing story of a delightful Irish boy band - from rags to riches. Enjoyable reading and tragic sadness with Stephens passing and how Roman, Keith, Shane and Mikey honored Steo's memory.

1 de 1 personas piensan que la opiniÃ³n es Ãºtil 5.0 de un mÃ¡ximo de 5 estrellas A wonderful 19 de febrero de 2016 Por john j.watkins - Publicado en Amazon.com Formato: Tapa blanda Compra verificada This book details the death of Stephen gately who died in 2009 , and him and his band boyzone and that they were blood brothers . A wonderful read 3 de 3 personas piensan que la opiniÃ³n es Ãºtil

Question: With which "boyband" did singer Stephen Gateley achieve fame?
Answer: BOYZONE